A French army of 1814 to 1815. The King’s Musketeers. Armee Francaise de 1814 à 1815. Mousquetaires du Roi. After a drawing by F. Bastin. From a series: Armee Francaise… Read More
The King’s Musketeers. A French army of 1814 to 1815.
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Uniforms French Public Riflemen 1789 to 1794.
Uniforms French Public Riflemen 1789 to 1794. Les Tirailleurs Publique Francaise. After a drawing by F. Bastin. From a series: Armee Francaise 1804 à 1815. Paris Impr. Jules Rigo et… Read More
French Army Swiss Guard, French Guard, Grenadier in 1790.
French army of 1790. Swiss Guard, French Guard, Grenadier. Armee Francaise de 1790. Garde Suisse, Garde Francaise, Grenadier. After a drawing by F. Bastin. From a series: Armee Francaise 1804… Read More
Jean-Sylvain Bailly 1736-1793.
Jean-Sylvain Bailly 1736-1793. Freemason, and political leader of the early part of the French Revolution. He presided over the Tennis Court Oath.
Guillaume-Chrétien de Lamoignon de Malesherbes.
Guillaume-Chrétien de Lamoignon de Malesherbes 1721-1794. French statesman, minister, and afterwards counsel for the defence of Louis XVI.
The Assassination of Jean Paul Marat (13th July, 1793).
Jean Paul Marat was a physician, naturalist and author of scientific and political writings. During the French Revolution, he wrote the Ami du Peuple,
a newspaper that followed the practices of the counter-revolution with sharp polemics.
Costume of the court of Louis XIV
France aristocracy costume of the court of Louis XIV Baroque period fashion Gallery: “Sheets for costume design: historical and folk costumes. Published by Franz Lipperheide, 1876-1887.
The Medieval Burgundy Aristocracy
Burgundy, a region located in east-central France, has a rich historical tapestry that traces its origins back to the Roman Empire.
The Hennin or Reticulated Headdress of the 15th century.
During the reign of Henry VI. a reticulated headdress of a different shape was worn. It was in favour in France from about 1410 onwards. Headdresses of the 15th century.
Portrait of James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.
James Harris, 1st Earl of Malmesbury.